Patterns of use

The typical pattern of use is a half to two tablets per evening (although the time of use often extends into the next morning) with a usual frequency of between once or twice a week to less than monthly. There has been increasing recognition of a minority of users who take the drug in a binge fashion, consuming up to 30 tablets in a weekend. Although primarily a social drug, MDMA may be used while alone and is not confined to clubs, with use extending to public houses, bars, and football terraces as well as occasional solitary use.

We have all been there: turning to the refrigerator if feeling lonely or bored or indulging in seconds or thirds if strained. But if you suffer from bulimia, the from time to time urge to overeat is more like an obsession.